Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:1
In the morning - See Matthew 27:1 , etc. read more
Mark 15
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:8
The multitude crying aloud - Αναβοησας . The word itself strongly marks the vociferations, or, to come nearer the original word, the bellowing of the multitude. It signifies, properly, a loud and long cry, such as Christ emitted on the cross. See the whole history of these proceedings against our Lord treated at large, on Matthew 27 (note). read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:17
And platted a crown of thorns - In the note on Matthew 27:29 ; (note), I have ventured to express a doubt whether our Lord was crowned with thorns, in our sense of the word; this crown being designed as an instrument of torture. I am still of the same opinion, having considered the subject more closely since writing that note. As there I have referred to Bishop Pearce, a man whose merit as a commentator is far beyond my praise, and who, it is to be regretted, did not complete his work on... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:21
A Cyrenian - One of Cyrene, a celebrated city in the Pentapolis of Libya. The father of Alexander and Rufus - It appears that these two persons were well known among the first disciples of our Lord. It is not unlikely that this is the same Alexander who is mentioned, Acts 19:33 , and that the other is the Rufus spoken of by St. Paul, Romans 16:13 . read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:25
The third hour - It has been before observed, that the Jews divided their night into four watches, of three hours each. They also divided the day into four general parts. The first began at sunrise. The second three hours after. The third at mid-day. The fourth three hours after, and continued till sunset. Christ having been nailed to the cross a little after mid-day, John 19:14-16 , John 19:17 , and having expired about three o'clock, Mark 15:33 , the whole business of the crucifixion... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:27
Two thieves - A copy of the Itala tells their names: One on the right hand - named Zoathon; and one on the left hand - named Chammatha. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:28
The scripture was fulfilled - All this verse is wanting in many MSS., some versions, and several of the fathers. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:32
And believe - In him is added by DFGHPBHV, and upwards of sixty others; as also the Armenian, Slavonic, and four Itala. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:34
My God, my God, etc. - See on Matthew 27:46 ; (note). read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15
Jesus is brought before Pilate, examined, and accused, but makes no answer, Mark 15:1-5 . The multitude clamor for the release of Barabbas, and the crucifixion of Christ, Mark 15:6-14 . Pilate consents, and he is led away, mocked, insulted, and nailed to the cross, Mark 15:15-26 . Two thieves are crucified with him, Mark 15:27 , Mark 15:28 . While hanging on the cross, he is mocked and insulted, Mark 15:29-32 . The miraculous darkness and our Lord's death, Mark 15:33-37 . The... read more